If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that I woke up at 3 am this morning thinking, ‘I hope the weather holds long enough to get some laundry dry.’
I checked the Ventusky weather app on my phone and sighed. Cloudy with some sunshine. Saturday’s forecast had predicted rain, yet we had a beautiful sunny day, with just three spots of rain, which were probably caused by a passing seagull with a leaky bladder!
Dare I risk it? Hmmm… Don’t you just hate the smell of damp washing in the house?
Nope, no washing today. The sky is full of billowing storm clouds and, even if it doesn’t rain, the air is still and heavy with humidity. Sigh. It will just have to wait.
On a positive note, at least I have 50 pairs of socks!
Tales from the charity shop
Customers come in all shapes, sizes, nationalities, persuasions and more. I especially enjoy the banter, and this week was no exception.
An English guy walked into the shop and immediately made a beeline for the leopard-print coat, which he promptly proceeded to try on.
I resisted a smile. Was he serious, or was he teasing me to see how I’d react?
‘It suits you,’ I said with a smile (not a sarcastic smirk).
He continued to parade up and down in front of the mirror, checking his appearance from every angle.
‘It’s an excellent fit,’ I offered. And it was.
‘Yes, it does,’ he replied, with a wicked twinkle in his eye. ‘With these chilly mornings, when I walk around the house in just my boxers, I need something to keep me warm.’
I confess, I laughed out loud at the vision before redirecting the conversation to safer territory and the predicted storms.
Did he buy the coat? No… but he certainly brightened my day!
Indoor Job List
Sock drawer – tick
Medicine drawer – tick
Are You a Hoarder?
I am!
This week, I’ve taken positive steps towards recommencing the decluttering process I started in January 2025 but never really made much progress with.
I really need to be more ruthless. I also need to take Mr P in hand when it comes to the stuff he squirrels away in his garage.
His reasoning? ‘Just in case it comes in handy one day.’
This could be anything from a six-inch piece of wire and odd blocks of wood to old kettles, etc., etc.
Well, that would be fine if only he could find the thing he was looking for when he actually needed it!
First Fire of the season – Friday 13th
We succumbed, not because we were cold, but because the atmosphere was miserable, damp and humid. I now understand what my father meant when he used to say, ‘My rheumatism is giving me gyp.’
Yep, damp weather certainly has a way of seeping into your bones!
There is nothing quite like staring into the dancing flames of a log fire to make you feel cosy inside.
Other Matters… TV
Since I stopped co-authoring books with Dawn, I’ve been watching more television. Even more so since the clocks went back, which means it’s dark by around 18:00.
I love topical programmes that make me think, such as Blue Lights, Slow Horses and our current favourite, The Undeclared War.
Considering all the cyber blips we’ve experienced over the last few months, it’s certainly topical! There are two series, and we’re currently watching the second.
What are your favourite TV series?
I also recommend
Film: The Heart of the Beast
If you haven’t watched it I highly recommend.
That’s a wrap for this week folks. Chins up… stiff upper lip and all that.
My thanks to Natalie for hosting the Weekend Coffee Share
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